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.r ..r ® Document Number: 909 R 5003 PILKINGTON Procedure Rev: 5 Date: 5/24/07 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES WHAT FACTORS DETERMINE WHETHER TO EVACUATE The type and extent of the emergency may play an important role in determining whether to order a partial or full evacuation of the facility. Asking the following questions may help in making the correct decision. • Does the emergency pose an immediate threat to human safety? • Does an ongoing emergency create a situation that continued presence in the area may hamper emergency response activities? • Are emergency response agencies requesting an evacuation? WHO ORDERS AN EVACUATION It is important to identify those individuals responsible for ordering an evacuation and establishing lines of succession for carrying out evacuation functions. The type and time of the emergency may dictate who orders an evacuation. Below are general guidelines for individuals responsible for ordering evacuations. Plant Management (Plant Manager, Human Resource Manager, etc.): These members of the facility's management staff team may order partial or complete evacuation of the facility for cause. Orders for evacuation should be relayed to the security officer in charged and if appropriate, to the area managers. Supervisors: Generally, in those cases where the health and safety of workers are in eminent danger, line supervisors may order an evacuation of the immediate area. Supervisors must immediately notify the security officer on duty and plant management. ENVIRONMENTAL Manager: The ENVIRONMENTAL Manager is the facility's Incident Commander for emergencies related to the release of hazardous chemicals. The ENVIRONMENTAL Manager may order a partial or complete evacuation of the facility if the emergency is related to the release or potential release of hazardous chemicals. The ENVIRONMENTAL Manager must notify the security officer on duty and plant management. 909RS003 Rev. 5/20/04